Thursday, October 18, 2018

Is Organic Wine trend slowing down?

Organic wine trend slowing down | Italian Wine & Food in China blog

In 2017 the growth of the organic vineyards is slowing down in many wine regions.

In fact, 2017 records the weakest growth since 2011, + 2%, for a total of 103,000 hectares (16% of the total Italian organic vineyard). In 2016 the annual progression was +23%.
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Monday, June 4, 2018

2018 1Q: imported wine in China grows +32%

2018 1st Quarter China import of Italian wine | Italian Wine & Food in China blog

2018 1st Quarter recorded China import of over 190 million of bottles of still wine (only bottled wine < 2 litre, excluding sparkling and bulk categories) with an increase of +32.4%
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2017 China import of Italian wine

2017 China import of Italian wine | Italian Wine & Food in China blog
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Friday, May 25, 2018

Undiscover NZ Masterclass by Stephen Wong MW

Pure Discovery - Undiscover NZ Masterclass by Stephen Wong MW | Italian Wine & Food in China blog

Shanghai (China), May 25, 2018 – The Pure Discovery events promote New Zealand culture, tourism, food and wine. Okura Garden Hotel in downtown Shanghai hosted the event including masterclasses and wine tastings.

Vito Donatiello participated in the exclusive “Undiscover NZ – A Taste Of The Unexpected” Masterclass led by Stephen Wong MW. Based on New Zealand, in 2016 Stephen Wong became the 12th “kiwi” Master of Wine.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG: 93 million bottles in 2017

Prosecco DOCG 93 million bottles | Italian Wine & Food in China blog

Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG: 93 million bottles 520 million Euro turnover in 2017

source: Consortium of Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Coffee Project 2: roasting machines

Fuji Royal

250 gr gas roaster

DISCOVERY 咖啡烘焙机 普通版 250g Invoice 48.492元, No Invoice 43.643元
(DISCOVERY coffee baking machine ordinary edition 250g)

DISCOVERY 咖啡烘焙机 电脑版 250g Invoice 53.000元, No Invoice 47.700元
(DISCOVERY coffee baking machine computer version 250g)

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Chianti DOCG: some figures

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Some interesting figures about Chianti DOCG:

  • Consorzio Vino Chianti was established in 1927
  • over 3.000 producers
  • more than 15.500 hectares
  • over 800.000 hl of Chianti wine
  • more than 105.000.000 bottles
  • grapes varietal allowed: 70% Sangiovese, additional grapes up to 30% with a maximum of 10% white grapes varietals and 15% Cabs
  • includes 7 specific subzones:
    1. Colli aretini.
    2. Colli fiorentini,
    3. Colli senesi,
    4. Colline pisane,
    5. Montalbano,
    6. Rufina,
    7. Montespertoli

source: Consorzio Vino Chianti

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Chianti Classico DOCG: some figures

Some interesting figures about Chianti Classico DOCG | Italian Wine & Food in China blog

Some interesting figures about Chianti Classico DOCG:

  • 700.000 hectares total of land are included in the area
  • 7.200 hectares of vineyards are registered and permitted
  • 9 counties are included in the area
  • 700 million € were sold in 2017
  • 37 million bottles were filled in 2017
  • 200.000 € per hectare is the average value of the land

Thursday, August 3, 2017

How large is Italian wine on Singaporean market?

Italian wine in Singapore by Italian Wine & Food in China | Vito Donatiello

Singapore import little over 3 million bottles of Italian wine, about 900.000 bottles of sparkling and over 2,1 million bottles of still wine.

Source: U.N. ComTrade

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

China imported over 14 million bottles of Italian wine in 2017 first half

China imported over 14 million bottles of Italian wine by Italian Wine & Food in China | Vito Donatiello

China imported over 14 million bottles of Italian wine in 2017 first half equivalent to about 48 millions € [Read More…]